Timeless colonial architecture. Casual afternoon strolls. Endless charming alleys and boutiques. Tiny courtyard cafes, tucked away from the street. A relaxed pace of living, home to artists, expats and visitors from around the world. Temperatures warm enough to be considered perpetual spring. And, a culinary scene with some of the best food in Mexico. With … Continue reading Finding Timeless Charm in the Mexican Highlands: One Day in San Miguel de Allende
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A Day Winery Hopping in One of Australia’s Best Wine Regions, The Yarra Valley
Envisioning a visit to Melbourne, I pictured drinking loads of flat whites, having avo toast for brekkie daily, road tripping the Great Ocean Road, and wandering the city in search of vibrant, street art. When friends of ours, who live in Melbourne, suggested we take a day trip to the Yarra Valley together, one of … Continue reading A Day Winery Hopping in One of Australia’s Best Wine Regions, The Yarra Valley
The Best of Uluwatu in One Day
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN ULUWATU, BALI Uluwatu feels like a world away from the hustle and bustle of other trafficked tourism spots in Bali. You won't find ultra-modern cafes crammed in side to side, like in Seminyak or Canggu. You won't find a buzzing main street clogged with traffic and tour operators, like … Continue reading The Best of Uluwatu in One Day
A Dreamy Afternoon Soaking in Taiwanese Hot Springs
HOW TO VISIT BEITOU HOT SPRINGS IN TAIWAN With Taiwan being a volcanic island, it should be no surprise it's also home to some excellent hot springs, which are ideal for relaxing after a busy few days of sightseeing. Searching what to do during my time in Taipei, I came across oodles of recommendations to … Continue reading A Dreamy Afternoon Soaking in Taiwanese Hot Springs
Admiring Glowing Lanterns and Roaring Waterfalls in Shifen, Taiwan
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN SHIFEN, TAIWAN Shifen feels like stepping back in time. World famous for an old train that passes down the middle of its main street and for its Sky Lantern Festival, visitors to Taiwan flock to Shifen in hope of decorating and releasing their own lantern into the sky for … Continue reading Admiring Glowing Lanterns and Roaring Waterfalls in Shifen, Taiwan
The Best of Manila in Only One Day
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN MANILA Planning a last minute two day stop over in Manila, I was repeatedly told by others not to expect much. I knew the smaller islands in The Philippines were the biggest draw for visitors. How could they not be? Powdery, white sand, sparkling turquoise water, say nothing for … Continue reading The Best of Manila in Only One Day
A Thai Island Day Trip That’ll Leave You Speechless: Hong Island
DAY TRIP IN THE THAI ISLANDS: THE PERFECT PLACE TO VISIT Have you ever visited a place that just blew you away? As in, literally left you speechless? If you have, then you'll know how I felt visiting Hong Island in Thailand's Krabi province. When I cut my trip to Railay short by a day … Continue reading A Thai Island Day Trip That’ll Leave You Speechless: Hong Island
Finding Floating Markets in Thailand
A Guide to Visiting Floating Markets in Thailand Years ago, when I worked on tourism for Thailand, it was only a few years after the floating markets had started to gain widespread notoriety with Western travellers. In actuality, the awareness was really the rise of social media, which made it easier for travellers to share … Continue reading Finding Floating Markets in Thailand
A Whirlwind Day in Singapore
Singapore (or 'Sing' as expats affectionately refer to the city) wasn't on my agenda for visiting in SE Asia until the tail end of my trip. But, plans change, and so it goes I found myself heading to Singapore to kick off my time in SE Asia with less than 72 hours to plan one … Continue reading A Whirlwind Day in Singapore
Seeing the Best of Skopje in One Day
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN SKOPJE With a winter weekend in Bulgaria planned, I'd expected to take my time seeing Sofia over the course of two days. Landing late Friday evening though, my curiosity got the best of me and I started thinking about taking a day trip to Skopje, Macedonia (FYROM). Luckily, I … Continue reading Seeing the Best of Skopje in One Day